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Joslin SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Joslin, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Joslin SA is 1,243 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Joslin is $943 per week ($49,036 per year). Median rent in Joslin is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Joslin has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Joslin has a population density of 2491.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Joslin is England. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Joslin is $2,461.

There were 13 recorded offences in Joslin in 2025-26, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (7 offences).

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Joslin Population

residents (Census 2021)

Joslin Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$943/wk

$49,036 per year

#1681 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$310/wk

$1,343 per month

#4328 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,461/mo

Avg household size: —

Joslin Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.7% (602) Female 51.3% (635)

Population Density

2491.0

people per km²

1,243 people · 0.5 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$3,187

Family income/wk

Joslin Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Joslin Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

59.5% 200 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

40.5% 136 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Joslin Country of Birth

Australia

82.1%

England

6.0%

India

4.2%

China

3.4%

Germany

2.1%

Greece

1.1%

Croatia

0.6%

Hong Kong

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Joslin Religion

No Religion

43.1%

Catholic

24.5%

Anglican

10.8%

Uniting Church

7.0%

Eastern Orthodox

4.5%

Not stated

3.6%

Hinduism

3.2%

Buddhism

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Joslin Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

78.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

9.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Joslin Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

30.2%

Mandarin

17.9%

IAL Punjabi

10.4%

Other

9.4%

Greek

9.4%

Vietnamese

8.5%

German

7.5%

Hindi

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Joslin Employment

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Employed full-time

31.4% 315 people

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Employed part-time

25.3% 254 people

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Unemployed

2.5% 25 people

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Not in labour force

40.8% 410 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Joslin Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

42.4%

Postgraduate Degree

18.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.8%

Certificate III/IV

14.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.3%

Certificate I/II

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Joslin Occupation

Professionals

48.0%

Managers

18.4%

Clerical & Administrative

11.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

8.4%

Community & Personal Service

7.5%

Sales Workers

3.1%

Labourers

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Joslin Field of Study

Management & Commerce

27.0%

Health

20.5%

Society & Culture

12.8%

Engineering

9.7%

Education

8.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

6.5%

Creative Arts

5.2%

Architecture & Building

4.7%

Information Technology

3.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

1.4%

Agriculture & Environment

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Joslin Dwelling Types

Separate house

83.8%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

13.5%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Joslin Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.0%

$1-$149/wk

1.0%

$300-$399/wk

1.0%

$400-$499/wk

2.2%

$500-$649/wk

5.7%

$650-$799/wk

2.7%

$800-$999/wk

6.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.2%

$4,000+/wk

32.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Joslin Marital Status

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Married

52.4% 551

↔️

Separated

1.2% 13

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Divorced

7.4% 78

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Widowed

9.8% 103

👤

Never married

29.1% 306

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Joslin Ancestry

English

28.2%

Australian

20.3%

Italian

11.7%

Other

7.6%

Irish

6.7%

German

6.2%

Scottish

6.2%

Chinese

5.2%

Greek

3.5%

Indian

2.3%

Vietnamese

1.1%

Polish

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Joslin School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

22.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

19.9%

Vocational Education

13.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

10.9%

Pre-school

10.0%

Secondary — Catholic

9.5%

Secondary — Government

8.6%

Primary — Catholic

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Joslin Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

11.7% 282

✅

No need for assistance

88.3% 2,123

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Joslin Volunteering

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Volunteer

19.1% 198

—

Not a volunteer

80.9% 837

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Joslin Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

11.8%

$300-$449/mo

4.3%

$800-$999/mo

3.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

14.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

15.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

21.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

11.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

18.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Joslin How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.4%

Did not go to work

13.1%

Bus

5.9%

Car (passenger)

3.5%

Bicycle

2.9%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.4%

Other

1.2%

Taxi/Rideshare

1.0%

Walked only

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Joslin Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.4%

1 vehicle

31.0%

2 vehicles

40.6%

3 vehicles

13.8%

4+ vehicles

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Joslin Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.5%

2 bedrooms

18.4%

3 bedrooms

38.0%

4 bedrooms

31.6%

5 bedrooms

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Joslin Population Mobility

13.1%

moved in the last year

37.5%

moved in the last 5 years

4.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Joslin Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

2,425

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Joslin Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Stroke

Lung condition

Dementia

Kidney disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Joslin Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.9%

$1-$149/wk

6.1%

$150-$299/wk

4.1%

$300-$399/wk

2.6%

$400-$499/wk

3.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.7%

$650-$799/wk

7.7%

$800-$999/wk

10.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.0%

$3,500+/wk

11.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Joslin Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.8%

Couple — no children

25.8%

Couple — no children under 15

24.2%

One parent — no children under 15

4.7%

One parent — children under 15

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Joslin Military Service

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Previously served

2.5% 26

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Never served

97.5% 1,009

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Joslin Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.2% 159

—

Did not provide

84.8% 884

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Joslin Children Ever Born

No children

27.7%

1 child

15.8%

2 children

34.2%

3 children

17.7%

4 children

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Joslin When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Joslin Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.6%

5–14 hours

30.2%

15–29 hours

13.6%

30+ hours

6.4%

Did not do domestic work

27.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Joslin Household Size

1 person

22.1%

2 persons

34.1%

3 persons

17.7%

4 persons

19.9%

5 persons

5.3%

6+ persons

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Joslin Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,044

Moved from SA

121

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Moved from WA

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Joslin Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

93.4%

Step family — no other children

3.6%

Blended family — no other children

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Joslin Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 13 total

Theft

Break & Enter

Property Damage

Other Against Person

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Joslin Schools

schools nearby

government

1093

avg ICSEA score

23,802

total students

St Andrew's School Independent

Primary · R-6 · 376 students

1191

ICSEA

Wilderness School Independent

Combined · R-12 · 856 students

1176

ICSEA

Pembroke School Independent

Combined · R-12 · 1,672 students

1171

ICSEA

St Peter's College Independent

Combined · R-12 · 1,585 students

1164

ICSEA

Norwood Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 361 students

1148

ICSEA

North Adelaide Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 296 students

1144

ICSEA

Prince Alfred College Independent

Combined · R-12 · 1,127 students

1143

ICSEA

Walkerville Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 548 students

1139

ICSEA

Marryatville Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 506 students

1127

ICSEA

East Marden Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 548 students

1127

ICSEA

Marryatville High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,759 students

1120

ICSEA

East Adelaide School Government

Primary · R-6 · 495 students

1117

ICSEA

St Joseph's Memorial School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 192 students

1108

ICSEA

Nailsworth Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 548 students

1106

ICSEA

Adelaide Botanic High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,258 students

1103

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 41 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Joslin Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,323/wk

Median Rent $310/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Joslin

Your weekly income

≈ $10,066/month

Median rent $310/wk

Left after rent $2,013/wk

Rent share 13.3%

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Joslin vs State & National Average

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Pop: 1,860 Income: $779/wk Rent: $279/wk

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Pop: 1,852 Income: $847/wk Rent: $320/wk

Hindmarsh Island

Pop: 1,846 Income: $581/wk Rent: $330/wk

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Pop: 1,846 Income: $655/wk Rent: $320/wk

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Pop: 1,844 Income: $599/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 1,832 Income: $922/wk Rent: $328/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Joslin

What is the population of Joslin SA?

The population of Joslin SA is 1,243 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2491.0 people per km².Joslin is ranked #3,660 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Joslin?

The median personal income in Joslin SA is $943 per week, or $49,036 per year.The median household income is $2,323 per week.Family income is $3,187 per week.Joslin is ranked #1,681 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Joslin?

Median rent in Joslin SA is $310 per week ($1,343 per month).Rent represents 13.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Joslin ranks #4,328 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Joslin?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Joslin SA is $2,461. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Joslin?

The median age in Joslin SA is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Joslin a good suburb to live in?

Joslin is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 1,243.The median income is $943/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40642. All dollar figures in AUD.